Personal Tax Assistant Manager - #2070307

Your new company

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected accountancy firm in Edinburgh, part of a well-established national group. The firm offers a comprehensive range of services, including audit, tax, and business advisory, and works with a diverse and interesting client base. Known for its commitment to employee well-being and work-life balance, the firm has earned an excellent reputation both locally and nationally. Joining this team means becoming part of a culture that values people as much as performance.

Your new role

In this role, you will take ownership of a portfolio of clients, ensuring their needs are met while identifying opportunities to add value and maximise fee income. You will oversee the preparation and review of personal tax returns for your own portfolio and support junior team members by reviewing their work and guiding their development. Beyond compliance, you'll play an active role in planning and controlling ad hoc projects, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met without compromising quality.

You will also respond to technical tax queries from Partners and Directors, assist with billing, and contribute to consultancy projects when required. Client interaction will be a key part of your role, whether attending meetings or helping design and implement systems that improve efficiency within the tax department. This is a position that offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a tangible impact.

What you'll need to succeed

To thrive in this role, you'll bring experience from a similar position and ideally hold a professional qualification such as CTA or ACCA. You'll be confident managing your own portfolio and possess strong technical knowledge, coupled with the ability to remain calm under pressure when deadlines demand it. Leadership skills are essential, as you'll mentor junior colleagues and ensure high standards across the team. If you're proactive, client-focused, and passionate about delivering exceptional service, this role will suit you perfectly.

What you'll get in return

You'll enjoy a competitive salary that reflects your experience, alongside a genuine commitment to work-life balance. The firm is an accredited Investor in People and offers a clear succession planning programme supported by a strong management structure to help you achieve your career goals. Benefits include up to 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase additional days, an employee referral scheme, paid CSR time, and access to a car lease scheme. This is an opportunity to join a firm that invests in its people and rewards success.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to send an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us for a confidential discussion. If this position isn't quite right for you but you're exploring new opportunities, we'd still love to hear from you to discuss your career aspirations.

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